Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour
Overview
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2 hours 40 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover some of the most popular attractions in Rome on a guided walking tour of Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with your guide, and admire the ornate interiors and the famed artworks housed here. Meet your guide close to the entrance to the Vatican Museums and follow them as you set out to explore the most interesting galleries within the museum. See the Rotunda, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Take in the ornate ceilings in each room and see the ancient statues, frescoes, and tapestries that adorn the walls. Follow your guide and enter the Sistine Chapel and the Saint Peter's Basilica and listen to your guide for their magnificent history.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Skip-the-line ticket to the Vatican Museums
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Radios and headsets to better hear the guide
All Fees and Taxes
Live tour guide
Free online map at the meeting point
Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
Access to the Sistine Chapel
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Tips
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
Vatican museums are well known for their collection of unique art works and statues, meet your guide at our office and go in a guided tour of Vatican museums going into details explaining art works, statues, and stories behind them.
Sistine Chapel
Following your guide enter the Sistine Chapel and marvel at the intricate fresco that covers the entire ceiling and walls. Painted by Michaelangelo between 1508 and 1512, the Sistine Chapel represents a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. From the Creation of Adam to the Last Judgement, Michelangelo dedicated some of his greatest years to the Sistine Chapel, working day and night – even sleeping in the chapel – to satisfy the popes of Rome.
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour
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Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Despite the heat, I had a...
Nikita D,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Despite the heat, I had a great time on this tour. Our guide, Barbie was extremely well informed on the sites and got us through all of the lines and crowds smoothly. Would recommend this tour if you're hoping to hit some major sites quickly and efficiently.
Great tour!
Erika C,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Carolina was an incredible guide!!! It was a very hot day and she was so kind about having us stand in the shade whenever possible, and reminded us to drink water…She was also incredibly knowledgeable and made everything so interesting! Really prepared us for what to look for inside the Sistine Chapel, etc.
Skip the line is the only way to go
Janet C,
Oct 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and kind. She did her very best to navigate all 17 of us through the throng of tourists. It’s a lot of walking and stairs and masses of people but being a “skip the line” tour helped immensely. After the tour (3+ hours), you’re free to explore at your own pace.
Wonderful
Burnell P,
Sep 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00Exploring one of the biggest collections in the world with an excellent tour guide who walked us through the highlights and pointed out hidden messages that the artist intended was an awesome experience. We were provided by headsets to clearly hear our guide during the tour. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it to all other travelers.
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